Camrose held a swimming safety session on July 24 at the Mayer Aquatic Centre to give people the confidence in being able to save themselves in case of an emergency.
“Every year, the Lifesaving Society puts on a Drowning Prevention Week to promote and advertise safety to avoid drowning. They want to give advice to prevent drowning,” said Carter Cannady, a senior lifeguard at the pool.
“What the Swim to Survive challenge is: tread water for one minute and swim 50 metres. The reason for that is because most people who drown is because they can’t tread water or swim 50 metres to safety. The theory is that if they can do this, they can get out of trouble and still get back to shore,” explained Carter.
“We do the Swim to Survive program throughout the school year with school and home school groups. We haven’t had this as an event before, since I have been here,” said Carter.
“We set a goal of having 250 people take the challenge. We took the total of the amount of people who come in for the public swim in the afternoon. That is how many come in through the doors, so that is our target goal. Hopefully, everyone participates,” said Carter.
Learn how to save your life
“The purpose of this is to complete their Swim to Survive with or without a life jacket. It is to encourage people to get used to the length of time and distance they need to get to safety. As they develop skills, they can then get to that level without the life jacket on,” he concluded.
The Society defines the minimum skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. Swim to Survive is aimed primarily at children, but people of all ages should be able to perform the Society’s Swim to Survive standard.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose swimmers Sarah Booth and Atley Marsili took the Swim to Survive test to prove they can tread water and swim at least 50 metres on July 24.
The Best Women in the Local Business Scene
…a special summer feature
e Camrose Booster is pro ling women who are ultraimportant to their respective businesses or o ces. Some are small business owners, others hold positions of power and prestige. Each is a leader in their role – the best and the brightest in their chosen eld
Enjoy!
And if you know of someone who you feel should be pro led, too, we welcome your suggestion for a future edition
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wists & More
ple have regularly enjoyed the amazing uns and baking delights that Patricia Z eniuk er at Twists & More. But from the tricia’s Kitchen” near Duggan Mall come e delicious and very healthy foods. In ering an impressive selection of soups rozen take-out prepared meals for any ricia’s company recently was awarded the h FCSS to produce healthy home-made m scratch, for the Camrose and area Meals heels program. Imagine the convenience of a ome-style meal delivered right to your se or parts of Camrose C ounty! To roduce and fruit from area producers, not ther berries for delicious pies. Using the same ricia has also bec ome the go-to caterer o ering uns, cookies, squares and more) for groups his accomplished and skilled baker isn’t nce again, she will provide the location and kitchen munity Kitchen Program. A professional
Tw ists & More
Meet the team who leads the eld local ly, when it comes to Real Estate performance. Remax Camrose has 11 agents. All but 3 are female.
CONSCIENTIOUS ~ CARING ~ HIGHLY QUALIFIED Glenda
ing time w it h my puppy. I’ve a lways been fascinated by real estate since I wa s little, watching HGTV w it h my Mom! Buying and selling houses can be hard and stressf ul, but I m here to help make it a lot easier and to take t he stress away to make it a great experience.
Nicole McCor mack ~ Born and raised in small town Viking, I moved to Camrose in 2004 to attend Universit y and have considered Camrose my home ever since. For me, giv ing t he sma ll tow n ser vice is what it’s all about! Growing up in a farming community, I am well versed i n bot h urban and rural liv ing, and t he unique pros and cons t hat come w it h bot h. I love educating people, and helping t hem t hrough t he emotiona l process of buying or selling a propert y.
It ’ s a safe bet to s uggest no other female work ing i n t he t rade i n or a round Camrose dersta nds t he machining a nd weldi ng ness bet ter t ha n R honda Bendfeld. R are is e day when a fabrication job, plasma c ut ter desig n scratched out on paper, or weldi ng pa i r request ba es R honda or int imidates . She is as com fortable w it h a micrometer n her hand as most women a re prepa ri ng dinner. Machinist-owner Steve Kushner ik, mrose Machine & Welding Ltd., calls it like to shop we a re today w it hout R honda tak ing hat she does”. She’s my accou ntant, part s person, nventory clerk a l l i n one ver y pro cient, honda is l ikely to be t he rst person who et you when you walk i n t he door at the decades-you ng g shop on 48 Street, just east of dow ntow n Camrose ame. She u nderstands t he i mpor ta nce of e properly eva lu
st. She ca n t
Katie Hauser ~ I was born and raised in Camrose a nd have a n incredible love for the area! l’ve spent a lifetime cultivat ing a deep connection to this community. I am involved w it h the Special Oly mpics A liates, which I hold very near and dear to my heart, as well as have taken par t in many volunteer opportunities w it hin Camrose. Wit h t his being my 10t h year as a Rea ltor, my guiding principle has never changed… IT’S ALL A BOUT YOU! I am committed to o ering exceptiona l ser vice while guiding you through the process of buying or selling a home. I am proud to serve Camrose and t he surrounding area.
Michell e Majeski ~ e cha llenges of Rea l Estate keep me on my toes! I LOVE meeting new people and helping t hem get to where t hey need to be. Listeni ng and learning what is impor tant to YOU is impor tant to me. W hether it’s buying or selling, it’s a lways satisfy ing getting t he job done! I’m proud to be licenced in Residentia l, Rural and Commercia l Rea l Estate.
Tracy Brandingen ~ For some time now I’ve been involved in t he Camrose rea l estate market a nd have a genuine passion for following rea l estate news trends and ensuring t hat my clients get t he best representation possible. W hether buying, selling, look ing to invest or re- nancing, I’m con dent I can provide you w it h sk illed insight t hat isn’t available any where else. e main t hing t hat separates me from other rea ltors is my true passion for what I do. It’s t his passion that drives me to ensure t hat I exceed t he expectations of any indiv idua ls or families who trust me in one of the most impor tant transactions of their lives
Danielle Zietarsky ~ Born and raised in Camrose, it has a ver y special place in my hear t and I couldn t imagine growing up in a better com munity With a ll t hat Camrose has to o er, and being loca l to the area, I am a lso familiar w it h t he sma ll communities that surround it as well. Rea l estate ha s a lways been something t hat interested me and I am look ing forward to starting t his new journey. W hen I a m not watching HGTV shows about buying, ipping and selling homes, you can nd me enjoy ing a walk, spending time w it h friends or family or out on the golf course. I cherish building life-long relationships w it h clients
Reading University graduates 37 students
By Murray Green
The future is brighter for the 37 graduates of the Reading University program.
Students received graduation certificates from teachers at Chester Ronning School commemorating their completion from the program on July 31.
Reading University is a summer program typically open to Grade 2 and 3
students of the Battle River School Division (BRSD) who are not yet reading at grade level.
“I was fortunate to be a guest reader one day and I have to say this is a really fun group. I work with high school students, so I know the importance of learning to read at a younger age. At this age, the students are making the transition from learning to read to reading
to learn. That is essential because it opens the door to knowledge. It allows students to pass that on to other subjects and engagements throughout the world. Research shows that children who read well are more likely to succeed academically and it fosters a love of learning and confidence,” said BRSD principal Melanie Buckley.
“The benefits extend be-
yond the classroom. Strong reading skills lead to higher graduation, better career opportunities and it improves your mental health. There are so many reasons that it is important to be a strong reader. It lays a foundation of lifelong learning of success,” said Melanie.
“I know these students worked very hard to accomplish all they did this summer. It was very exciting
for me to be here for a visit and learn all about their learning and trips. This program not only helps students achieve their personal and reading goals, but also speaks to the BRSD priorities, learning success for all in high quality learning environments,” said BRSD superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien.
The program was established in 2009 and began as a partnership among the Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF), BRSD and the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta. The program is currently operated by BRSD and shared in funding by BRCF.
In an effort to ensure the best learning experience for the Reading University students, a variety of activities are planned throughout the month-long program including: local field trips, literacy centres, guest readers, theme weeks, mental health and literacy focused programs.
Reading University teachers were Jazmin Roe, Lindsay Doering and Katherine Cook.
The Camrose students enjoyed fun and stimulating field trips and activities including visits to the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, the Camrose Mayer Aquatic Centre and the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Graduates from the Camrose Campus were recognized by teachers and then presented with their certificates of achievement by Battle River School Division Reading University.
“It is a fact of life that things change and, over the past 15 years, Reading University has evolved to meet the changing needs of our target group of students. Early on, we extended our program to reach students in Grade 2. Recognizing a startling decline in appropriate literacy skills in older students due to what is now know as pandemic lag, we have extended the program to students in Grade 4,” said Battle River Community Foundation ambassador emeritus Blain Fowler.
Since the program started 16 years ago, more than 1,000 students have significantly improved their literacy skills through Reading University.
The success of the program was easily measured by the smiles on the graduates’ faces, beaming with pride.
Reading is not only fundamental to success, but a gift for all to enjoy and a right bestowed upon every child in any manner our society can make possible. Reading University has taken that task to heart.
For more information on the Reading University program visit https://brcf. ca/reading-university/.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Paisley Mcmann received her graduation certificate from teacher Lindsay Doering.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Tuguldur Lohner received his graduation certificate from teacher Lindsay Doering.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Isaac Qaqish received his graduation certificate from teacher Katherine Cook.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Jaxsen Shields received his graduation certificate from teacher Jazmin Roe.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Addison Ellendt received her graduation certificate from teacher Katherine Cook.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Indiana Qaqish received her graduation certificate from teacher Jazmin Roe.
has several baseball teams vying for spots in Baseball Alberta provincial tournaments this summer.
The Camrose U11 Royals were slated for provincials in Tier 1 in Blackfalds August 2 to 4. They played Sherwood Park, Blackfalds and Black Gold (Leduc) in Pool A play before the playoff round began.
The Camrose Reds U11 squad were in Tier 6 provincials hosted by Irma July 26 to 28. They played Oyen and Rocky Mountain House in the first round.
The Camrose Cougars U11 A team placed fourth in the Tier 1 provincials in Leduc July 19 to 21. Consort won the Tier 3 U11 A playoffs July 19 to 21. U13 division
The Camrose Roy-
als played in the Tier 1 champions in Blackfalds August 2 to 4. They faced Sherwood Park, Blackfalds and Black Gold in Poll A.
The Camrose Royals were in the Tier 4 champions in Irma July 26 to 28. They faced Wainwright, Edmonton and Irma in Poll A.
The Coronation Royals played in Drayton Valley in the Tier 8 provincials July 26 to 28 and had a 1-3 record.
U15 division
Camrose Royals were in the Tier 1 championships in Red Deer August 2 to 4. They played Calgary, Stettler and Parkland in the first round prior to playoffs. Consort was in Pool B where they played Red Deer, Black Gold and Lacombe in the opening round.
The Consort Cubs were in the U15 Tier 8 championships in Sherwood Park July 26 to 28. They reached the final before losing 14-3 to Sherwood Park and collected silver medals.
Irma won the U15 A Tier 3 championships in Spruce Grove July 19 to 21. They beat Leduc in the final.
U18 division
Camrose were in the Tier 1 U18 provincials in Sprinkbank August 2 to 4. They played Grande Prairie, Okotoks and Parkland in the opening round.
Coronation Royals went to the Tier 4 championships in Acme and Calgary July 26 to 28.
Bashaw Bandits placed fourth in the U18 A Tier 1 provincials in Edson July 19 to 21.
• Organizers of the Camrose Lefthanders’ Classic were able to donate a substantial surplus from their Annual Golf Tournament. Chairman Lorne Broen and Treasurer Eric Hohn presented a $450 donation to Chairman Darlene Haesloop and Director Mary Badry of the Rose City Residential Support Society.
• The JPC (Joe and Paula Cramer) Foundation donated $1,560 to the Camrose Adult Read and Write Program to enable ten new adults to receive assistance with literacy skills. Joe and Paula made the presentation to Program Director Janet MacMillan.
• City Council gave first reading to a bylaw which would rezone the property at 4724-49 Street (immediately east of the Monte Carlo building) from Single Family Residential to Direct Control. This would allow the leasing of the site as a parking area for a proposed 60-seat Claddagh Irish Neighbourhood Pub in the same building as the Monte Carlo Restaurant. David Chamberlain (A.K.A. Mayor of the 49 Street ’Hood) representing 150 concerned residents who oppose the rezoning presented their concerns to City Council, including its negative impact on property values and increased traffic on the alleyway south of the property
• David Lyseng of Lyseng Studios Ltd. received three Merit Awards in the recent Print Show of the Professional Photographers of Canada Mr. Lyseng had the second best print in three categories: Wedding, Child’s Portrait and Man’s Portrait. Mr. Lyseng was also presented with the Craftsman of Photographic Arts Award, which is earned by achievement. The presentation was made at the National Convention of P.P.O.C. in Toronto.
• Neal Reynolds was one of the members of Camrose Rotary Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets who is attending Summer Camp at CFB Penhold. He was shown on the rifle range, which is a popular program with first year cadets, many of whom have never handled a rifle previously. At Summer Camp, Cadets participate in a wide variety of technical and recreational activities under the direction of experienced officers. Such activities include Field Sports, Drill, Gliding, Aircraft Systems, Target Shooting, Defensive Driving, Flight Familiarization and Evening Recreational Programs. Cadets from Camrose were escorted by Rotarians Stuart Bailey and Bob Hurlburt. Your handy dire ctor y for area profes sionals, tr adesmen and se rvice businesses
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Kodiaks searching for new coach, Martin off to Kelowna Rockets
By Murray Green
Derrick Martin coached the Camrose Kodiaks for one season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
He recently left the Kodiaks to join the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League as an assistant coach.
Prior to last season, the 39-year-old spent time as head coach of the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Edmonton under-15
prep team and as an assistant coach with the AJHL’s Spruce Grove Saints.
Martin led Camrose to 22 wins in a 57-game regular season and a 4-5 record in the playoffs.
The summer move means the Kodiaks are without a head coach and general manager with training camp opening in two weeks.
Rivals take first game in Powerline Baseball finals
By Murray Green
The Rivals took the first game of a best of five final series with an 8-4 victory in the Powerline Baseball League playoffs.
The Rivals knocked off the Vegreville Blue Jays in two straight games to advance to the final. Rosalind won 7-6 in a deciding match to advance to the final.
The final best of three series game was slated for August 1 in Rosalind to determine the 2024 championship.
Curling club leases rink, asks for fundraising space
By Murray Green
The Rose City Curling Club will be paying $30,030 to lease the curling rink next season.
Club president Connor Roland sent a letter to the City asking for no increase to the lease amount to present at the regular council meeting on July 22.
The agreement includes that the Club will be using less premises between April 15 and September 30 each year (non-curling season).
“I recommend that
council set the lease rate of $30,030 per year for the 2024-25 lease year, which is a five per cent increase over last year, then increase the lease by the Alberta Consumer Price Index per year for the remaining two years of the lease and approve the remainder of the requests from the Rose City Curling Club,” said Ryan Poole, manager of Community Services.
The Rose City Curling Club lease expires at the end of August. “Administration supports the
remaining requests to be included in the new lease with the Rose City Curling Club. This allows RCCC to use the curling rink lounge or viewing area from time to time, with sufficient notice, in the summer months for fundraising events,” said Ryan.
“We know that costs go up and there are additional financial strains placed on every area including recreational facilities. Our ask is that you do us this favour so that we are able to continue this growth pattern and set
ourselves up to keep the club alive and, hopefully, one day thrive to the point where we can financially handle an increased cost,” said Connor, in his letter.
“One of the main factors of this request is, I am not sure if you are aware, but Sportsnet has sold the rights of the Grand Slam to another company which
has now jeopardized the likelihood of us being able to host in January 2026 like we had scheduled. We have yet to see what this new curling format will look like for the future, which is making it hard to plan,” Connor added.
The lease agreement for $30,030 was passed by City council.
The Rudy and Flora Baker Scholarship in Medicine
Up to $2,900 to be Awarded Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2024
To be eligible, applicants must: Be enrolled in a Canadian Faculty of Medicine seeking an MD designation.
Have graduated from Grade 12 at a high school located in the area served by the Battle River Community Foundation.
Considerations:
Strong preference to an applicant entering their first year of studies. Preference to an applicant with community service experience. Preference to an applicant considering a career in rural medicine.
An application for m is available on the Battle River Community Foundation website, www.brcf.ca by clicking on the grants link, by contacting the Battle River Community Foundation at Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 4E7, by email at ed@brcf.ca or by telephone at 780-679-0449.
The Joni Bergstrom Endowment Fund Scholarship
$2,000 to be Awarded Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2024
To be eligible, applicants must: Be enrolled full-time in an accredited nursing program in Canada.
From Central Alberta with preference to students from the City or County of Camrose.
Considerations:
Strong preference to an applicant entering their second, third or fourth year of studies.
An application for m is available on the Battle River Community Foundation website, www.brcf.ca by clicking on the grants link, by contacting the Battle River Community Foundation at Box 1122, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 4E7, by email at ed@brcf.ca or by telephone at 780-679-0449.
Grant Applications Open Deadline: August 15, 2024
The Battle River Community Foundation is now receiving applications for grants from our Community Fund and Field of Interest Funds.
Grants are made to organizations operating in east-central Alberta that are recognized as qualified donees by the Canada Revenue Agency. This includes registered charitable organizations and municipalities. Community organizations that are not registered charities may apply in partnership with a qualified donee. Forms for applications from partners must be submitted in addition to grant application forms and can be found on our website.
Organizations seeking funds must demonstrate a strong and committed volunteer board of directors, fiscal responsibility, and effective management of resources. Projects that impact the greatest number of individuals possible with a modest investment of funds are preferred. Grants are made for definite purposes and for projects covering a specific time period. In general, grants are approved for projects not met by other funding sources.
In addition to unrestricted grants available from the Community Fund, some Funds provide grants targeted to projects reflecting donors’ interests. They include Animal Welfare, Arts, Brain Injury Prevention, Education, Health and Wellness (including Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness), the Humanities, Literacy, Music, Nutrition and Food Security, Outdoor Education, Palliative Care, Preservation and Protection of the Environment, Preservation of History, Prevention of Family Violence, Services for Individuals with Special Needs, Sustainable Agriculture, Youth Athletics and Youth Projects and Programs.
There are also Funds targeted to support projects serving residents of Alliance, Armena, Camrose, Flagstaff County, Forestburg, Galahad, Hardisty, Hay Lakes, Hughenden, Irma, Killam, Lougheed, Merna, Rosalind, Sedgewick, Strome, Viking and Wetaskiwin.
The deadline for receipt of 2024 applications is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024. Grants will be announced no later than December
For further information and/or an application form, please contact us Web: www.brcf ca | Email: ed@brcf ca | Phone: 780-679-0449
First CCHS Grade 12 class celebrates 60 years
By Murray Green
A Camrose Composite High School reunion is planned for August 10.
This isn’t your typical reunion. This class of 1964 will not only be celebrating 60 years since graduation, but also the fact that those
118 students were the first class to graduate from the current high school. The school was built in 1963, in time for a fall semester. For more information on the reunion, contact Ross Shuman at 780-6795707.
Brothers golf
The 36th annual Brothers Golf Tournament will be held on August 23 at 9 a.m.
A total of 144 entries were already accepted at the Camrose Golf Course.
stay at the shelter during their time of need. The BRQG is a group of ladies who enjoy quilting and helping others in the community.
LOVING QUILTS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Tammy Giroux, left, family support worker at the Camrose Women’s Shelter, received 30 handmade quilts from the Battle River Quilters’ Guild for those who
Camrose hosts a Kickin’ Parade
Clockwise from top left: The mini horse pulled their weight in the parade; bubbles were popular; children scrambled for candy; the pipes and drums were a hit; the police were on the watch; Ballet Camrose’s Peter Pan had the best view; the parade had electricity; and Battle River Community Foundation members Neil Lunty and Kevin Gurr enjoyed the sunshine.
Photos by Murray Green, Camrose Booster
By Murray Green
The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great lineup still to come this season.
The Lougheed Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary. That means some of the hottest acts over the past 10 years will be returning to help celebrate the Lougheed Centre milestone.
The returning Summer Series will have three more dates this year: Thursday, August 8; Thursday, August 15; and Wednesday, August 21. The shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Carolines are returning to Camrose and feature three Alberta singers who love old-time country tunes. They are playing on August 8.
“They are so talented and we wanted to bring them back and outside in the summer,” said manager Nick Beach.
Travis Dolter, from Hay Lakes and former Augustana student, will be playing on August 15. He will infuse his energy and humour with his songwriting and vocal talent.
“We told him it was time to play at the Lougheed. He has been very busy,” added manager Nick Beach.
By Murray Green
Imagine a world without colour, a world of concrete grey. It is quite literally unthinkable. Fortunately, we do not have to because we are surrounded by the colour of life brought to us by a plethora of plants.
On August 8, spend a couple of hours enjoying an evening presentation at the Stoney Creek Centre (5320-39 Avenue) beginning at 7 p.m. on Plants In Camrose, the ninth event in the series of Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society, in partnership with the City of Camrose, Environment Education Programs
Presenter Dr. Anne MacIntosh will
Lougheed Centre ready to go outside
Blue Moon Marquee, whose album just happened to be named the 2024 Juno Award-winning Blues Album of the Year, will wrap up the summer series with an outdoor concert on August 21.
Not only are the vocals strong, but the jazz will pour down on you like rain.
“Timing is everything. Blue Moon Marquee won the 2024 Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year. The couple have added a keyboard player, so they are a trio. He leads the band with vocals and guitar, while she plays stand-up, plays drums with her feet and sings. Watching her is mesmerizing, that she can play so much together at the same time. It is hard to do it well,” said Nick.
They will also be holding a residency at the Lougheed during their stay.
You can’t have too much of a good thing. That is what Aaron Halliday thinks about Alan Jackson’s music. The award-winning show will be at the Lougheed Centre on September 14.
Lesya Ukrainka will present A Woman of Strength and Vision show on Friday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. The show represents the 150th anniversary of Lesya.
Check out the plants in Camrose
be providing an introduction to plants in the parks of Camrose, followed by a nature walk.
Attendees are asked to dress accordingly for the weather and wear comfortable and appropriate footwear.
For more information on the CWSS Summer program, including the Thursday evening Environmental Education Programs, contact CWSS Summer coordinator Casey Elliott by email at wildlifesteward ship@camrose.ca or visit the website at camrose.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/ wildlife-and-greenspace-stewardship.aspx
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Unreserved Real Estate Auction for the Estate of James Hengen October 4 - 7, 2024 – Peers, AB
Selling 4 Deeded Quar ters Plus 3 Graz ing Lease Quar ters. More Information to Follow
Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty Kim Hughes 403-704-3141 & Allen Olson 403-783-0556
Real Estate Terms and Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance and Possession on or before November 7, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by November 7, 2024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser
Real Estate Auction
Starting October 11 to October 15, 2024
4 Parcels of Real Estate Located in Ryley, AB
4 Adjoining Quar ters of Pristine Farm Land with Great Oppor tunities Situated In The Hear t Of East Central Alber ta.
Parcel #1 - NW 15-51-17 W4M - 160 Acres M/L
Parcel #2 - NE 15-51-17 W4M - 160 Acres M/L
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Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Maxwell Polaris Victor Lillo 780-708-2000 and Aaron Olson 403-913-9644
Real Estate Terms and Condit ions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance and Possession on or before November 14, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by November 14, 2024 the Deposit will be For feited as Liquidation Damages. Subject to Final Bid. If Final Bid is not Accepted, the Deposit Will Be Returned.
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No community
Or we could just stay home
I’ve been travelling for the past couple of weeks. Mostly it’s been fun to go new places, do new things, and enjoy time with friends I don’t often see in person. However, for parts of the travel, getting there was not half the fun.
I’m talking about Westjet. In 1994, when Westjet began, it was my favourite airline. Friendly staff, flights nearly always on time and the flight crews made travel fun.
I’m nostalgic for those roots. Now I’m hoping I never again have to deal with Westjet.
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My July flights were booked months ago. A flight from Edmonton to St. John’s, Newfoundland. A week later, a flight to Hamilton Ontario. Several days later, a flight back to Edmonton. The first flight left an hour late and arrived an hour late. Okay, not too bad.
The day before the second flight, Westjet changed the time, the date and the destination. Rather than fly from St. John’s to Hamilton (a smaller airport), Westjet flew to Toronto’s Pearson Airport (one of the busiest in Canada–a day later than originally scheduled.
Well it’s that time of year again as Camrose gets ready for BVJ and the opportunities it provides for charity groups to volunteer and help and in turn received some well needed funds.
Well that’s the way it used to be. Not now...a quote from a letter received, “I am reaching out to you and letting you know
we will not be renewing.
I tried to phone Westjet to see if this could be changed. Westjet was not answering the phone. The change meant an extra night’s hotel bill.
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The friend I was going to visit lives in Hamilton. The change meant she had to drive to Toronto to pick me up. The rescheduled flight was supposed to arrive late afternoon. It actually arrived at 11:00 p.m.–seven hours late.
Traffic was so jammed around Pearson Airport that it took more than an hour after the plane landed before my friend could reach the passenger pick-up area.
My friend had booked someplace we could sleep before heading out again–another unnecessary expense if Westjet had arrived anywhere near on time.
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For the third flight, from Toronto’s Pearson Airport to Edmonton, I guessed there could be crowds and arrived at Pearson Airport about four hours before my flight was scheduled to leave.
I’d guessed correctly. There was one very large crowd–in the Westjet boarding area. I tried to use one of the kiosks to check in but got the message that I had to go to a staffed Westjet check-in place. I estimated about three to four hundred people were standing, jammed into an area waiting to be checked in.
Westjet had 12 computer stations where travellers could check in with staff. For most of the next several hours, only three or four stations had staff. At one point, no Westjet staff were in sight.
I was getting anxious. Finally, about 20 minutes before my flight was scheduled to depart–when I was only about a third of the way through the crowd waiting to check in–I pushed my way through the crowd and went to one of the check-in stations that actually had a Westjet staff person. Mercifully, I was able to get on the plane before it took off.
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As the hours had ticked by, there were lots of opportunities for people to chat. One woman and her 12-year-old son, from Auckland, New Zealand, had their flight rescheduled and therefore missed meeting with the people they’d made the trip to Canada to visit.
I said to another woman, “I’m never flying Westjet again. Maybe I’ll try Air Canada.” She said, “I decided to take Westjet because I was fed up with Air Canada.”
At one point, we heard an Air Canada announcement to people waiting in a boarding area. “Air Canada Flight 556 has been cancelled. If you checked a bag for this flight, go to the baggage area and retrieve your bag.” No explanation, no apology.
Management has decided to streamline the jobs and will be hiring the company....”
Instead they offered us to purchase tickets for BVJ at a discounted rate.
sayin’.
George Shostak, New Norway
So–I’m wondering if anywhere in Canada there is such a thing as good customer service for air travellers.
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Have you had a recent happy air travel experience in Canada? I’d love to hear from you. E-mail Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com and I’ll happily reply within one business day.
LAND USE BYLAW #3222-22
Variance – Subdivision 04-24
The Cit y of Camrose Development Authority has received a subdivision application which requires a variance to the minimum lot width requirement from 18.3 metres to 15.24
metres for each of the 5 proposed lots, as set out in Section 16.1.3 of Land Use Bylaw 3222-22. The proper ty is located within the M1 – General Industrial District at: Lots 29-38, Block 1, Plan 6110AB; 5311-47 Street
For fur ther information, or any person(s) having comments of suppor t or objection may contact Planning and Development Ser vices, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, Tel: 780.672.4428, Fax: 780.672.6316 or Email: planning@ camrose.ca by August 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Written correspondence shall include name, address and reason for suppor t or objection.
We are currently in Stage 2 of our 4-stage water shortage response plan. The following MANDATORY water restrictions are in place:
• Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM.
•Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM.
• Odd-numbered houses may water only on odd-numbered days
• Even-numbered houses may water only on even-numbered days
Odd-numbered houses may water only on odd-numbered days
• Flowerbeds, vegetable gardens and newly-laid sod may be watered at any time by hand, provided that the wa ter used has been drawn from a rain barrel, from a watering can, or a hose with a no zzle fitted with a trigger shut-off to restrict water flow.
Even-numbered houses may water only on even-numbered days
• Flowerbeds, vegetable gardens and newly-laid sod may be watered at any time by hand, provided that the water used has been drawn from a rain barrel, from a watering can, or a hose with a nozzle fitted with a trigger shut-off to restrict water flow.
• Vehicles can only be washed with bucket and hand-held hose or at a commercial car wash. Pressure washers are not allowe d to wash vehicles
•Vehicles can only be washed with bucket and hand held hose or at a commercial car wash. Pressure washers are not allowed to wash vehicles.
•Additional water restrictions can be found under Stage 2 of the Water Shortage Response Plan or Stage 2 of the Water Conservation / Water Use Policy.
• Additional water restrictions can be found under Stage 2 of the Water Shor tage Response Plan or Stage 2 of the Water Conser vation / Water Use Policy.
Any violation of these restrictions can result in fines.
For more information about water conservation or the water shortage response plan, please visit www camrose.ca/WaterShortage
Anonymous donation launches library endowment fund
By Murray Green
An anonymous $10,000 donation to the Camrose Public Library has launched an endowment fund the library hopes will ensure its financial stability into the future.
“When the library was forced to close on Sundays because of budget cuts and increased costs, community members were concerned and wanted to help,” said Camrose Public Library director Alyssa Martin.
“People in the community rallied and gave us donations to keep Sundays going for a year, but you can’t run a library on one-time donations,” said Alyssa.
The anonymous $10,000 donation was made to the Battle
River Community Foundation, the amount needed to establish an endowment. Interest from the donation will be paid to the library each year.
“It is with deepest gratitude that I thank this donor. I called them ‘our beloved donor’,” she said.
In the past, the library received some money from other Battle River Community Foundation funds, but they were not guaranteed funding. The interest from the Camrose Public Library Endowment Fund will go directly to the library.
Due to funding shortfalls and increased costs, the library’s collection budget was reduced by a third in 2024, on top of the previ-
ous reduction in 2023. The 2024 programming budget was reduced by 40 per cent and programming staff hours are one-third less than they were in 2019.
“This has made it impossible for us to buy as many books and other items for the collection as we have in past years and we cannot run as many programs as we used to, or spend as much on them,” Alyssa said.
The library has become an important space for community members. It is one of the few places people can come to build community, visit, use the free computers and bring their children to free events.
Now that the BRCF Library
Fund has been established, Alyssa hopes other people will add more money to the fund to ensure stable funding for the library.
“We are setting the library up for future success,” she added. “Instead of buying Christmas or birthday presents for adult children or relatives, some people may want to donate to the Library Fund instead.”
Bobbi Way, executive director of the Battle River Community Fund, said any person wanting to make a donation to the Library Endowment Fund will receive a charitable giving receipt.
“Every small amount is helpful.”
By Murray Green
Brian
Madu
owns a rare 1975 Bricklin SV1 car.
“I was searching for this car for three years and found it in Winnipeg as a wreck. I phoned this doctor and asked about his car, but it didn’t need a lot of work. He told me that he had a project for me,” shared Brian.
“This guy had a friend who had a car hauling company, so for $700 the car was hauled to Alberta. It was dropped in my garage and 16 years later, I’m considering it done now,” explained Brian.
“It was taken down to a bare frame and was built from scratch. The original bodies were defective because of an acrylic coating. The scratches would just polish out, but the problem being the government bailed the company out and they took shortcuts to get the cars made,” said Brian.
“The process didn’t work. With the temperatures varying, especially in Canada, they didn’t expand and contract at the same rate. It had a 1,000 cracks in it when I received the car. It still had a solid body, but all of the acrylic was cracked. A few suppliers in the US, old guys, started up businesses when the factories shut down. A guy makes a brand new body without the acrylic and this is one of them,” stated Brian.
“He also makes custom accessories such as this
The automotive section of
Rare Bricklin better than the original
With not a lot of parts to pick from, Brian Madu
originals that were built in 1974 to 76.
hatch. Everything below the door sills are custom, hood, I put in vents. So I took the custom parts and customized it some more. It had a new body, the doors have crash beams in them, which was unheard of in the day.
It has a full integrated roll cage. The car has hydraulic doors, but anyone who knows anything about hydraulics knows that they leak. If you opened or closed
FUN FACTS
The Bricklin SV-1 is a two-seat sports car produced by American businessman Malcolm Bricklin and his manufacturing company from 1974 until late 1975. The car was noteworthy for its gull-wing doors and composite bodywork of color-impregnated acrylic resin bonded to fibreglass. Assembly took place in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
The name SV-1 is an abbreviation of safety vehicle one. To promote the car’s safety bona fides, the company touted such features as its integrated roll-over structure and energy-absorbing bumpers.
With the support of New Brunswick premier Richard Hatfield, the provincial government provided $4.5 million of financing. The government believed that this money would be used to cover expenses incurred to begin the production of cars, when, in fact, it was used for the engineering and development of the car as well as salaries and operations of the Phoenixheadquartered company. Among the factors blamed for the car’s ultimate demise were ongoing quality control problems, nepotism, supplier shortages, worker absenteeism and a series of price increases that more than doubled the price of the car in two years.
the doors six times without the car running, you would have killed the battery,” revealed Brian.
“I built an air system for the doors so I can open and close doors with a key fob. When you drive it, the key fob disables. I put an overhead console in it, so you can operate all of the switches from your seat,” shared Brian.
“It has functionable bumpers. The fun part was the taillights. When the bankers looked at the cars to decide if they should be funded, they had no taillights on them. The guy who built them ran out to get the taillights and put ones on similar to Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati and Pantera. And yes, I needed new ones. I won’t get into how much those cost me,” Brian said.
“The car was kind of gutless with 177 horsepower. The nice thing is that this is a racing Ford crate motor five-litre engine. The blocks are the same, so it slipped right in. I put an overdrive transmission in it. All I had to do was build new linkages for it. The car has a brand new interior with the seats out of a Porsche 911 to go with power seats,” he added.
“The frame, floor pan, crash beams, inner fenders and metal door structures are original. Everything else is pretty much brand new on the car. I went with a crate motor because it is more expensive to have one machined nowadays then it is to replace. This motor is smaller because of the heads, but the block is the same. This motor also has a warranty
on it,” Brian said.
“They made these cars in 1974 and then in ’75, they went bankrupt. The leftover cars were made into 1976 models, so they were around for only three years. Just under 2,900 were ever built. I just remember them as a kid and wanted one,” he said, about rebuilding this Bricklin.
RARE MODEL
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
customized his own 1975 Bricklin to create a better vehicle than the
Habitat welcomes new family into home
By Murray Green
Due to the unwavering support of Camrose community partners and dedicated volunteers, another local family’s dream of homeownership has become a reality.
Habitat for Humanity Camrose held a key ceremony to welcome its newest homeowner and celebrate its 45th build.
“Habitat Camrose is so grateful to welcome Korin (Ronning) as our 60th partner family into the Affordable Home Ownership Program. We are proud of our history of helping families have a safe and affordable place to live and providing an opportunity to help secure their financial future,” said Jason Diduck, Habitat executive director.
“I am very grateful for the opportunities that I have come across since moving here. I have a stable career with people whom I adore, and friends for life. However, with everything going up in price, homeownership seemed completely out of reach. I looked into Habitat and couldn’t believe that there was an organization like this that could support me with owning my own home,” said Korin Ronning, Habitat Camrose’s newest homeowner.
The rewards of owning a Habitat for Humanity home are immeasurable. Not only does homeownership and stability bring a sense of pride and security, but it also sets families on a path to long-term success and financial independence. By partnering with Habitat for Humanity, this hardworking family is investing in a safe and affordable home and providing a foundation for their future prosperity.
Since 2019, the Government of Canada has made a total funding commitment of $464,000 through the Affordable Housing Fund under the National Housing Strategy towards Habitat Cam-
rose projects, including these homes.
“By working with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, we are committed to ensuring that every Canadian has a safe place to call their own,” said Sean Fraser, minister of housing, infrastructure and communities. “This announcement is an example of what strong partnerships in the housing sector can do to help build more affordable homes across the country. I am pleased to welcome this family into their new home and I wish them all the best as they start their next chapter.”
In March 2023, the Government of Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada announced an additional $25 million investment to build 500 new affordable homes across Canada over the next three years. This brings the total federal investment in Habitat for Humanity to $80.8 million through the Government of Canada’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund.
Habitat Camrose is a pioneering force in bringing the community together to foster strength, stability, and independence through a wonderful initiative of affordable homeownership. A proud and independent affiliate of Habitat Canada, Habitat for Humanity Camrose has successfully built 45 homes in the City of Camrose, resulting in over 50 families accomplishing their dreams of owning a home.
Habitat for Humanity Camrose also operates a home retail store called the ReStore that sells new, donated and used appliances, furniture, kitchens, building materials and home supplies.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores play an integral part in Habitat’s mission by providing financial support.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Habitat for Humanity Camrose executive director Jason Diduck passes the key to homeowner Korin Ronning and children Presley and Ryder Robinson.
Guest editorial
Politicians watch burn
By Ron Holland
On July 24th, a wildfire started to destroy Jasper, an iconic mountain jewel community. In response, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta made the usual pronouncements. It would be better if they actually took action.
In 2016, the insured loss when wildfire devastated Fort McMurray was $8.9 billion. But there were added losses like the Lost Oilsands Production = $1 billion; Alberta Government Recovery Costs = $650 million; Lost Labour Income = $460 million; Lost Provincial Government Royalties and Taxes = $300 million. The total combined loss is $11.31 billion.
When the Fort McMurray fire occurred, Alberta was governed by a New Democratic Party government. On paper, the Alberta water bomber fleet was significant; however, the majority of the aircraft were owned by private companies, which meant that they were not necessarily available to fight wildfires in Alberta. Also significant is that when Fort McMurray was burning, there were three Canadair CL-215 Water Bombers sitting at the Calgary International Airport with “For Sale” signs on them. The price was $3 million each, a bargain when compared to the price of $37 million for a thennew Canadair CL-415 Water Bomber. No one at the Alberta Government ministry level, nor in the Alberta civil service, bothered to make the phone call to Calgary. So Fort McMurray continued to burn.
Taxpayers across Canada should be asking their provincial politicians this question: “When was the last time that your government purchased a water bomber?” Don’t bother asking the Prime Minister of Canada or any federal politician. They are too busy spending $19 billion to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets from the USA in a program that will cost Canadian taxpayers $74 billion for new fighter aircraft. Which raises another question: “When is the last time an RCAF aircraft fired it’s guns/missiles or dropped a bomb on an adversary?”
During the 1950-53 Korean War, the RCAF flew 900 missions with nine North Korean MIG kills. However, during the civil war in the Balkans in March 1999, four RCAF CF-18 Hornets dropped 500 pound bombs on an enemy target.
In summary, even though Canada has not been at war for 25 years, we are still spending $74 billion on new fighter aircraft when drones seem to be the preferred method of armed attack.
So what about buying new water bombers?
DeHavilland has acquired the rights to manufacture the Canadair Water Bombers. They are building a new factory in Strathmore, east of Calgary, with production slated to commence in 2026. As the first 24 DeHavilland DHC-515 water bombers are already pre-sold to European nations, it will not be until at least 2029 before the Government of Canada or any Canadian provinces might take delivery of a new water bomber. In the meantime, our politicians will join us in watching Canada burn.
It is also important to note that the taxpayers of Canada have already been financially burdened by this lack of government action. Fire insurance premiums for both residences and businesses have increased dramatically.
Premiums might be lowered, or at least the rate of increase moderated, if our federal and provincial governments had an aggressive acquisition program for water bombers.
About Ronald Holland: Ron has had a diverse career, serving as the managing director of the Edmonton Research Park, while a member of the Alberta Aviation Council. He resides on a rural property near Camrose.
Norman Wetsch
The family of Norman (Norm/Sonny) Wetsch are sad to announce his passing on July 26, 2024, at the age of 71, with his family by his side.
Norm was born on November 3, 1952, the second son in a family of seven children born to Frank and Christine Wetsch. Norm was a hard-working man who fixed and maintained elevators across East Central Alberta for 40+ years starting at United Grain Growers, Agricore United and finally Viterra, from which he retired in 2015 as he yearned for the days of lazing around and fixing everything his wife (boys) broke.
Family was everything to Norm; he instilled a strong work ethic and family values in all four of his children. He was a man of few words unless you were doing something he didn’t agree with and then he would go on and on about it. He thought he was quite funny and loved to joke and tease, especially his grand- and greatgrandchildren – he even enjoyed a great big bear hug or cuddle every now and then. He showed his love for his family by helping them build and fix anything and everything, from full homes to renovations, decks, dirt bikes, peddle bikes, lawnmowers, toys and the list goes on and on. His passion was building, and the yard proves that with the multitude of sheds.
Norm was a proud Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Maryann; daughter Marsha Ertman (Jason); sons Jason (Nicole); Michael (Kim) and David; granddaughters Heather, Bryanna and Katelyn; grandsons Alexander, Zach; and Barrett; great-granddaughters Macie-Jae, Averley and Paisley; brother Peter (Leslie) Wetsch; sisters Gloria Lecopoy and Dora (Dean) Schacker; sisters-in-law Shirley Wetsch and Sheila Scharmann; and brother-in-law Rudy (Monika) Scharmann. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Christine; brother Brian Wetsch; sisters Mary Anne Wolokoff and Caroline Fillinger; his godson Jody Lecopy; niece Rhonda Lecopoy; and brothers-inlaw Fred Scharmann, Larry Lecopoy, Johnny Wolokoff and Tony Fillinger.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Marsha and Leslie who helped with Norm’s care at home, as well as the Camrose Home Care team. Thank you to the Cross Cancer Institute, Camrose ER team, UofA unit 5F4, as well as Dr. Abdullah, the palliative care team, and all the other doctors and supports who helped along the way.
Thanks be to God for Norm, and everyone who has touched our lives. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us, sent flowers, cards, food and offered support. A private Celebration of Life has been held.
Donations are welcome to The Lending Place, Camrose Palliative Care, STARS or the charity of one’s choice.
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Erwin “ET” Helmut Troppmann
January 31, 1949 ~ July 27, 2024
Erwin “ET” Helmut Troppmann passed peacefully on July 27, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family. Erwin is survived by his beloved partner Gloria Kathan and her four daughters Angela, Pamela, Laura and Lisa and their families. He is also survived by his sisters Leila Sanders (Richard) and Helga Mertz (Terry); his niece Sheila Mertz (John); nephew Jason Mertz; and his cousin Alex Troppmann (Shirley); as well as relatives in Germany. Erwin is predeceased by his parents George and Herta Troppmann.
Erwin was born in Lindenkreuz, Germany. His family came to Canada when he was four years old. After years of school and training, Erwin spent over 30 years working at Lamb Ford as a mechanic. He was most happy when he was working on vehicles, and he also enjoyed woodworking and photography (especially weddings).
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Weber Funeral Home Reception Centre, 2 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Camrose.
Anyone wishing to come to Erwin’s garage for a Pilsner after the reception is welcome.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Sheila Margaret Reber
October 7, 1936 ~ July 30, 2024
Sheila Margaret Maxine Reber passed away July 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short stay.
Sheila was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 1978. She was also predeceased by her daughter Deb and son-in-law Jim Drever; granddaughter Kaitlyn Reber; as well as her brothers Ernie and Don.
Sheila is survived by her children Shelly (Rod) Chrbet, Wanda Ayoubi, Duane (Pam) Reber, Mel (Carole) Reber and Robert Reber; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen grandchildren.
Sheila was born on October 7, 1936, in Rosalind, Alberta, to Florence and Bud Cross. She grew up on the family farm by Kelsey with two brothers and attended Coal Valley School. Sheila married Raymond Reber on April 10, 1958, and they resided on the family farm for a few years before moving to Rosalind in 1965. She worked various jobs including being custodian of Rosalind School and babysitting after Raymond passed away. In 1983, she purchased a home in Camrose and soon tired of the commute, so she started her own custodial business. Sheila obtained cleaning jobs in Camrose and worked until she was 77 years old when she begrudgingly retired. She resided in Camrose over 40 years, her last few were spent in Bethany Meadows.
Sheila will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.
A private service will be held.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Sheila’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Donald Earl Volk
January 17, 1938 ~ July 29, 2024
Donald Earl Volk of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 86 years.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com
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Joyce Kathleen (Nelson) Heather
September 28, 1930 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) ~ July 28, 2024 (Camrose, Alberta)
Joyce Kathleen Heather (nee Nelson) of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 93.
To mourn her passing, cherish loving memories and remember special times are her two children Kelly (Peggy) Heather, Edmonton, AB, and Charlene (Peter) Brosinsky, Bashaw, AB; seven grandchildren Amber Heather, Nicole (Darcy) Tiffinger, Damian (Grace) Abbate, Michael Abbate, Lisa (Jason Schiebelbein) Shaw-Abbate, Wyatt Peters and Catharina Brosinsky; twelve great-grandchildren Joshua Abbate, Seanna (Maclean Donohoe) Abbate, Jordan Abbate, Alexandra Heather, Matthew Abbate, Braydon Heather, Lucas Abbate, Liam Shaw, Joseph Abbate, Alana Tiffinger, Jenna Tiffinger and Sofia Abbate; and one great-great-granddaughter Holly Donohoe.
Joyce is also survived by siblings Arlene (Art) Nicklin, Verna Priebatsch and Glen Buzdegan; her sisters-in-law Gertie Nelson, Madeleine Nelson, Marie-Ann Buzdegan and Rose Marie Russell; her brother-in-law Tom Niven; her “always” son-in-law Jeff (Lynn) Peters; her goddaughter Adie Reay; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Joyce was predeceased by her mother Sybil Buzdegan; husband Stuart Heather; granddaughter Courtney Heather; brothers Dan Nelson, Henry Nelson and Joe Buzdegan; brothers-in-law Eugene Bohush, Peter Priebatsch, Jack Harvey, Ernest Heather, John Minkensky, Doug Russell and Bill Jaycock; and sisters-in-law Mary Harvey, Lillian Heather, Kathleen Minkensky, Gloria Jaycock and Sylvia Heather.
The family extends a huge thank you and tremendous appreciation to Dr. Donna Morrow, Dr. Lindsey Bick, Dr. Matt Cwinn and Dr. Robert Turnbull (Grey Nuns Vascular Surgeons) for their excellent medical, surgical and compassionate care. A special thank you to the Bashaw Home Care team, the Bashaw Meadows lodge residents and staff for providing a beautiful home and caring community for Joyce to live in when she moved back to Alberta in 2022. Thank you to the health care team at Louise Jensen Care Centre Juniper Cottage for the 24-hour loving care of Mom since November 2023.
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0.809 HECTAR ES (2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, DESCRI BED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POIN T ON TH E EAST BOUN DA RY OF TH E SA ID QUARTER SECT ION TWO HUNDRED AN D SI XTY FOUR (264) FEET SOUTHERLY ALONG TH E SA ID
EAST BOUN DA RY FROM TH E NORT H EAST CORN ER THER EOF; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG TH E SA ID EAST
BOUN DA RY THREE HUNDRED AN D THIRTY (330) FEET; THENCE WEST ER LY AN D PA RA LLEL TO TH E
NORT H BOUN DA RY OF TH E SA ID QUARTER SECT ION
TWO HUNDRED AN D SI XTY FOUR (264) FEET; THENCE NORT HERLY AN D PA RA LLEL TO TH E SA ID EAST
BOUN DA RY THREE HUNDRED AN D THIRTY (330) FEET; THENCE EAST ER LY AN D PA RA LLEL TO TH E SA ID NORT H
BOUN DA RY TWO HUNDRED AN D SI XTY FOUR (264) FEET; MORE OR LESS TO TH E POIN T OF COMMENCEM EN T
EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS
The la nd is a quar ter mile North of Highway 13, near Gw ynne The Past ure la nd has been fenced and cross-fenced in middle of qu ar ter
North to South and is partially treed. There are 3 deep sloughs on front and 2 dugout s on back There is a water well There is also a
Surface Lease that has been paying $230 0/yr. No adjust ment for the lease payment received by the Vendor All futu re payments to go to the Pu rchaser. There is Potential for cultivation of 1/2 to 2/3 of the proper ty
Proper ty is cu rrently rented as past ure for cow/calf pairs on a daily rate
Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked
“H AGST ROM Tender ”, to Scott Fa rn ha m at Fa rn ha m West
Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Ba rr isters and Solicitors, 5016 -52 St reet, Ca mrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:0 0 noon, AUGUST 23, 2024 , and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certif ied cheque or ba nk draft payable to Fa rn ha m West St olee Ka mbeitz LLP in tr ust for 5% of the tender pr ice.
No conditiona l tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessar ily be accepted
Tenders will not be opened in public The deposits of all unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by regula r mail
The successf ul tenderer will be obligated to complete the pu rchase on or before SEPT EM BER 27, 2024 The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towa rds the pu rchase price. Ta xes will be adjusted on closing date There will be no ot her adjust ments. If the successf ul tenderer fa ils to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.
The Vendor ma kes no wa rranties or representations about the proper ty’s si ze, condition or envi ronmental st ate.
The pu rchase & sale shall proceed utilizing title insu ra nce including “GAP ” coverage The cost of title insu ra nce shall be borne by the Pu rchaser.
Tenders are ir revocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP. For further information or to view the proper ty please contact Kerr y Hagstrom at 780-361-7017
Th is Tender may also be viewed on the Fa rn ha m West Stolee Ka mbeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of DARRIN ALVIN LYMBURNER, who died on June 2, 2023.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by September 6, 2024, and provide details of your claim with KIRK R. L AIRD at Andreassen Bor t h, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1.
If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have
NE WS RE PORTER
Af ter nearly nine years with the Camrose Booster, Lori Larsen has chosen to retire. Over the years, Lori has earned a reputation for her fair and accurate reporting which has contributed to making our publication welcome in homes throughout our trading area. Although Lori will be difficult to replace, we are now accepting applications for this pe rmanent, full-t ime position. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
As part of our newsroom, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with our other reporter to maintain and enhance our high standards of editorial qualit y and communit y service. We of fer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a car allowance and the oppor tunity to work with a team of hard-w orking professionals who take pride in producing a publication that is recognized as one of the top 1% in the North American free communit y paper industry
Qualifications:
1. Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring that objectives are achieved within the necessar y deadlines.
2. A demonstrated abilit y to write cris p, engaging stories with at tention- grabbing leads and meaningful quotations
3. Excellent interviewing skills demonstrating the abilit y to zero in on the essential elements of the stor y while establishing and maintaining rappor t with sources.
Preference will be given to candidates who have post-secondary education, preferably in journalism, have previous experience in a communit y newspaper newsroom and have expe rience in page layout. Be aware that this position involves a certain amount of evening work and weekend assignments. Please provide us wi th:
1. A brief biography of yourself, including your education and previous employment histor y
2. Samples of your writing and photography
3. Names of three references with an indication of their relationship to you and contact info for each
4. A copy of your criminal record check and your dr iver’s abstract
5. Your salary expectation
Mail or email your material to:
DEATHS
Glenn William Gray, of Edmonton, on July 24, at 67 years of age.
Erwin “ET” Helmut Troppmann, of Camrose, on July 27, at 75 years of age.
Joyce Kathleen (nee Nelson) Heather, of Camrose, on July 28, at 93 years of age.
Donald Earl Volk, of Camrose, on July 29, at 86 years of age.
Sheila Margaret Reber, of Camrose, on July 30, at 87 years of age.
4925 -4 8 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 mc foul@camrosebooste r.net
Camrose Public Library receives donation for dementia project
By Murray Green
A needed Dementia Project designed to support those living with dementia and their caregivers can expand due to a $1,500 donation to the Camrose Public Library.
“Thanks to this generous donation by The Bethany Group, the library can dedicate a portion of its collection and programming budget to serving those with dementia and their caregivers,” said Camrose Public Library director Alyssa Martin.
The donation allows the library to revitalize and update their dementia kits that can be checked out by library patrons.
“When we talk with loved ones with dementia, it can lead to frustration and arguments because we can’t interact like we used to. The kit is packed with activities and ways to positively interact with a person with dementia,” said Alyssa.
The collection currently includes activity bags for those living with different stages of dementia to help guide one-on-one interaction between them and their caregivers.
The library also has SMPL Music Players, a type of music machine that comes preloaded with music, or they can have a USB inserted to play music with a press of a button.
“Music often triggers positive memories and can be a way to spend time to-
gether singing and remembering,” she added.
With the donation, the library would like to expand its collection to include Tangible Tales, a sensory book club kit for those living with dementia. These kits are designed to stimulate memory and conversation and would be ideal for coordinators at longterm care facilities, respite or anyone else who spends time with those living with dementia.
The kit contains multiple copies of a simple large print book, an audio copy of the book, sensory items that relate to the book to evoke memories and discussion prompts of the facilitator. It is all packed in an easy to transport container.
The library also has a collection of books specifically designed to be read by
those living with early and mid-stages of dementia.
Nicole Kyle, one of the programmers at the library, said she uses the kits with her mom who has dementia and it helped ease their time spent together.
“The kits give you a different way to engage with them if they don’t remember where they are and who you are,” said Nicole.
Also at the library are kits that include images, photos and DVDs from television shows from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s to evoke memories. Other sensory kits include smells like engine oil, that may evoke memories of working on cars or farm equipment.
Anyone with a library card across Alberta can access the Dementia Project collection.
Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Country living at its best
By Murray Green
Here is your perfect acreage!
This three-bedroom bungalow has been substantially renovated and includes multiple outbuildings, including a heated (newer high efficiency furnace) 32’ x 26’ shop and 24’ x 16’ garage.
Some of the upgrades include metal roofs (house and shop), siding, windows, electrical, flooring, kitchen, bathroom and paint throughout out.
You really need to see this property to appreciate all that has been done to it. The upstairs features a huge entrance area, a very spacious kitchen/ dining room with a modern bright look (new cabinets, counter, appliances, flooring and lights), a living room, one bedroom, main floor laundry, renovated four-piece bathroom, and a huge four-
season sunroom.
Downstairs offers two freshly renovated bedrooms, cold storage and storage/furnace area. Outside you will find the meticulously kept shop and out buildings, as well as a gorgeous yard with lots of trees. It is a very private setting, fenced and beautifully landscaped. All this within easy commuting distance to Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Ponoka.
This home sits on 1.77 acres of land near Ferintosh.
View this home at 20502 Twp 440 Rural Camrose County. It is priced at $324,900, ideal for moving to the country.
For a private viewing, contact Sascha at:
Ahh the Olympics … when we watch physically glorious people do impossible things while we sit on the couch covered in potato chip crumbs and shout at them to do better.
Olympic events I could see myself competing in :
• Marathon sleeping
• Rhythmic eating
• Freest yle complaining
• Netf lix binge watching
When you look for ward all day to watching some Olympics only to find ou t the only events being shown on T V are water polo and fencing.
Me watching the Olympics: "Oh wow, that was really impressive!"
Is it true the jumbo jet that the Canadian Olympic equestrian team uses to transpor t their horses is called Air Horse One?
At the Olympics, I saw an athlete carring a long stick and asked him, "Are you a pole vaulter ?"
He replied, "No, I'm German, but how do you know my name is Walter?"
Why were the swimming elephants thrown out of the Olympics?
Because they couldn’ t keep their trunks up Olympic gymnasts do gravit y-defying twists , turns and flips on a four-inch wide balance beam and I have a panic attack when I have to sneeze while driving There's no better feeling than relaxing with a cold drink on the couch with your feet up, watching people physically exer t themselves harder than they ever have in their entire lives.
If you're ever feeling useless, remember that Olympic swimmers still need a lifeguard.
My favourite thing about the Olympics is how every four years I'm convinced I care deeply abou t water polo Did you know? The reason why Olympians bite their medals after a win is to check if they're chocolate or not. There are so many di erent events that I didn' t know were Olympic sports. It makes me wonder if I'm unknowingly training for 2028. I mean, I do floss ver y quickly.
Me watching the Olympics: "I reckon I could give that a go!"
Also me : Can' t stand up from the couch without sounding like a distressed cat. Spends three weeks taking ibuprofen for a pain in the neck after sleeping wrong. Trip s over own feet just walking
Ever y four years, the triathlon should be a di erent combo of three Olympic sports drawn out of a hat at the opening ceremony.
If laziness was an Olympic sport , I would come in four th just so I wouldn' t have to walk up to the podium
Olympic Best Sellers
• The Ol ympic Trials by Willy Qualify
• How to Win at the Ol ympics by Vick Tori
• Gymnastic Basics by Tom E . Tuck
• Uncertainty in Spor ts by Will Cee
• Healthy Diet s for Ol ympians by Chris P. Bacon
• Defense Strategies by Barr y K ade
• How to Win a Race by Sprintz A . Lott
• A Guide to Diving by Al T. Tude
• Ol ympic Workouts by Jim Nasium
• G ood Sleeping Habits by Ty Erd
• The Marathon by Will E . Makit , Illustrated by Bett y Wont
• Getting Started by Mo Mentum
• Your Ol ympic Wardrobe by Jim Shor tz
• High Jump by Lee Ping
• The Hopeless G oalkeeper by Miss D. Ball
• The Winning Streak by Lou Zurrs
• Improving Your Balance by Trip N. Fall
Sascha Dressler
Library director Alyssa Martin gathered the new supplies for the dementia kits.
